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Gather, gift, celebrate: A season of meaningful moments
Selma Lamai, Muuto’s Creative Lead, invites us to embrace the holiday season as a time to gather, reflect, and celebrate. From cherished rituals to thoughtful gifts, she shares her tips for creating meaningful moments filled with warmth and joy.
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Creating Holiday memories: Designer Anna Pirkola on family, food, and festive traditions
How do you create a meaningful Holiday season? For stylist and designer Anna Pirkola, it’s about cherished traditions, thoughtful gifts, and time with loved ones. From a unique gift exchange ritual to family recipes and shared laughter, Pirkola shares the moments that make each Holiday memorable – whether spent at home or hosting friends from around the world.
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It’s candle time – cozy up and enjoy the hygge life!
“There is something special about a flickering flame that makes everything cozier and creates an atmosphere of relaxation.” Blogger Kasia Rutkowiak introduces us to her favorite candles and candleholders that combine Nordic elegance with a warm hygge spirit.
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Avotakka’s picks for creating a cozy holiday atmosphere: “Every festive decor could do with a bit of green”
Producer Arja Kuittinen picked feel-good products in Finnish Design Shop’s selection for creating the perfect holiday atmosphere. In this column, Avotakka’s editorial staff talk about design items and interior solutions that work great in their own homes.
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Substituting for Santa? See 9 perfectly playful gift ideas for kids
Winter festivities are filled with joy, anticipation and new memories in the making. Design Stories chose nine high-quality gifts for children – take a look at our thoughtful tips and choose a gift that will bring memorable moments for years to come!
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Decorate your home for the festive season with flowers! Florist Kristiina Suo-Kustaa’s tips for sassy, yet sustainable flower arrangements
Flowers are an inseparable part of winter celebrations, but how do you choose flowers and plants that will add to the ambiance even after the Holidays? Kristiina ’not your ordinary florist’ Suo-Kustaa shares her best tips – take a look at the stunning flower arrangements conjured by Blomma Creatives and get inspired!
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Festive salmon tart is a tasty but easy-to-make delicacy for the winter season
Something sweet, something savory and something warm. Quick-to-prepare pies and a hot citrus-flavored ginger toddy are easy and adaptable multi-purpose dishes for the festive season.
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Design Stories is the online magazine of Finnish Design Shop, created to inspire and delight design lovers everywhere. We hope you enjoy exploring with us! Have a story tip or thoughts on our content? We’d love to hear from you.
